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Manchester United made their first move of this season when they signed Lee Grant (Goalkeeper), Diogo Dalot (Right Back), and Fred (Central Midfielder). But still, Jose Mourinho was concerned after seeing the team's performance in the pre-season of this year.
Listening to the statements made by the Madrid's manager, it was pretty clear that he was looking forward to signing some reinforcements for his squad before the deadline of this season's Summer Window but he failed to do so.
It is a difficult time for the Red Devils as they still have some weak links in their squad which needed to be strengthened. But nothing can be done now as we're far away from the January Window.
So today in this list let's take a look at those last-minute signings that Jose Mourinho, the Manchester United Manager, should have made to strengthen his squad.
#5 Toby Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld is a Belgian Footballer. He is currently signed to Spurs playing as Centre-Back. All the centre-backs that Manchester United currently has (Smalling, Jones, Bailly, Lindelof, and Rojo) would have gotten an extra strength to their game with the addition of this talented performer in the squad. Also, United showed some interest to sign Alderweireld.
Toby has proven his worth in this year's Premier League (pre-season). His game on the ground has become far better than ever. His contract with Spurs will be running till June 2019. But still, he could have transferred to United if Spurs and Jose Mourinho agreed to a deal. Considering how Spurs also wants to make some profit out of him after his signing to the club worth £11.5m Toby would be a perfect option for United.
Seeing how difficult time is to sign the players during January window, United had this one last chance to lock away this 29-old-year man but they failed to do so.
#4 Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire is an English Footballer. He is currently signed to Leicester playing Centre-Back. Maguire is good enough to sign United or any other club. His techniques to defend the ball is excellent. This could have lead Manchester United to bring some interest in him after seeing his performance.
He has performed extremely well in FIFA 2018 World Cup and considering how Manchester United needs to strengthen their squad's defensive position Maguire would have proven a far better choice than anyone.
Maguire signed to Leicester in July 2017 and his contract will be running till June 2022. And seeing how important this 25-year-old man is to Red Devils than to Foxes, Mourinho should have made a quick move to sign him up when he had the chance.
#3 Alex Sandro
Alex Sandro is a Brazilian Footballer. He is currently signed to Series A club Juventus playing in the position of Left-Back. He has played for several clubs including Santos FC (though he was on loan).
One of the areas that Manchester United needed to make strong was Left-Back. In the past season, several questions have been raised on Manchester United's Left-Back players. And seeing to the skills, pace, and strength Sandro possess he would have proven a perfect choice for this position after playing three seasons with Juventus.
Sandro's contract with Juventus will be running till June 2020. He signed with the club back in August 2015 worth €26m.
#2 Willian
Willian is a Brazilian Footballer. He is currently signed to Chelsea playing in the position of Right-Winger. He has scored six Premier League goals in the last season with seven assists. Since his arrival at Chelsea, he has emerged as a player who every club wants to sign in their squad and particularly Manchester United.
But seeing how he hasn't featured in two previous matches of this year's season, he might have looked his way out from the club and the perfect option for the-30-year old man was Red Devils. Before signing to the Chelsea he has played for Corinthians, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Anzhi.
If he had moved to the United from Stanford Bridge then he might have reunited with his former boss Jose Mourinho and probably had strengthen them in the attacking position. His contract with Chelsea will be running till June 2020 which he signed for £32m.
#1 Ivan Perisic
Ivan Perisic is a Croatian Footballer. He is currently signed to Inter Milan playing in the position of Left-Winger. He has played for several clubs including Bor. Dortmund. His addition to the Manchester United' squad would have proven a difference-making after his excellent performance in the last year World Cup.
The Croatian has been linked many times to sign with Red Devils. Also, Former Manchester' goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has said: "United tried their best this past year to sign him after seeing his performance in FIFA 2017 World Cup but they failed to take him away from Inter same as this year."
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If he had signed with United this time then he might have proven a key player to them which ensured a win for Manchester in this season of Premier League.
The 29-year-old man's contract with Inter Milan will be running till June 2022. But still, he could have made his move to another club if he wanted to.
Who do you think Mourinho must have signed this season? Sound off your opinion in the comment section below.
